Purpose of the Lesson
The purpose of this lesson is to provide the student with an overview of initiatives and trends that affect curriculum development as it relates to the school-to-work movement.  Major areas that are addressed include STW transition,  individualized instruction, competency-based learning, modularized instruction, integration of academics and career education, and Tech Prep.

It is critical that you read the assigned chapters and complete any prerequisite readings prior to completing the assignments or exam question(s) for this lesson.

Readings
Chapter 11 of the text. 

Other Prerequisite Activities
None

PowerPoint Presentation
There is no PowerPoint presentation for this lesson.

Concept Paper Assignment 
Conduct a web search and locate five sites that provide valuable information relating to issues related to school-to-work.  These websites can provide general information on STW, tips for school-based, work-based, and connecting activities, or other beneficial information that may be used by curriculum developers, administrators, or instructors.  Visit and review the sites.  Prepare a document that gives the URL of each site and provide a one or two paragraph review of each site.  Be sure to give an overview of the site, as well as your opinion of its usefulness.  Bring your review document with you to our next on-site class on April 5 to turn in to the instructor.  Also, bring enough copies (17) to share with your fellow class members.  By doing this, each of you will take home a nice resource list for school-to-work.

Progressive Exam Question
There is no progressive exam question for this lesson.